The winning episode, Adi Shankar stated in the contest description, will find a clever way to subvert the character of Apu and evolve him in an intelligent way outside of his current status as a one-dimensional and one-note joke of an Indian stereotype.
Shankar stated that entries to the competition are free and that all are welcomed to submit.
Shankar also stated that applicants should consider whether or not they’re the right person to write intelligently on the subject of Indian culture, as those who can’t likely won’t be considered.
It’s worth an attempt, as Shankar promised to take the winning script (which will be judged by a panel of South Asians and other minorities in entertainment) to The Simpsons staff and request the script and episode’s writer be added to the series’ next season.